Soi Fon's Thirst for Knowledge
The Second Division's dining hall is spacious and simple, with long tables and chairs arranged neatly, and there are also square tables prepared separately for familiar team members to have meals together.
It was peak mealtime, and reserve team members and some official team members were sitting together, making a lot of noise.
Wang Xun ordered a standard meal and found an empty seat by the window.
He ate slowly, his mind still preoccupied with the training grounds where he would later collect the broken pieces.
Then, Wang Xun opened his attribute list.
[Name: Wang Xun]
Spiritual Might: Rank 8 (Experience: 7850/8000)
Kendō: lv4 (Experience: 1200/5000)
Hakuda: lv5 (Experience: 1550/8000)
Shunpo: lv4 (Experience: 1510/5000)
Kidō: lv4 (Experience: 2650/5000)
Zanpakuto: Shackle Lotus (Shikai)
[Special Ability]
Hollowfication: lv1 (Experience: 460/1000)
Shunkō: To be unlocked
Hōgyoku (Awakening Level: 0.05%)
Spiritual Might is about to break through to level seven, Hakuda's level has also broken through to level five.
Judging solely from his current Hakuda skills, he is already on par with an ordinary vice-captain.
The level 6 required for Hakuda and Kidō to unlock Shunkō is probably close to the level of a weak Captain-level.
At this moment, Wang Xun couldn't help but feel nostalgic for the time he spent collecting fragments in the Fourth Division.
At this point, the only way for him to significantly increase his experience in Kidō is probably to go to the Fourth Division or join the Kidō Corps.
It seems I should find an opportunity to visit the Fourth Division from time to time.
Just as Wang Xun pondering this, a figure seemed to approach from the opposite seat.
Wang Xun up and saw that Soi Fon had appeared at some point, carrying a plate and sitting down diagonally opposite him with a blank expression.
This was the first time he had seen Soi Fon in the soldiers' mess hall since he arrived at the Second Division.
What does this mean? Do you want to share a table?
Wang Xun looked around and saw that many of the soldiers had already finished eating and left, leaving plenty of empty seats.
Although he found it a bit strange, he still put down his chopsticks and greeted the person opposite him.
However, Soi Fon looked at him coldly, nodded stiffly, and then lowered her head to start eating.
A question mark slowly crossed Wang Xun's mind, but he then stopped caring about it.
The two ate their food in silence, the atmosphere rather strange.
At that moment, that familiar gaze returned, sending a chill Wang Xun's spine.
He looked up and saw Soi Fon across from him eating with her head down, seemingly oblivious to anything amiss.
Wang Xun looked around again but didn't find anything unusual.
What's going on...?
Wang Xun frowned, lowered his head and continued eating, but soon the feeling of being watched returned.
Wang Xun suddenly looked up and just then saw Soi Fon's hair falling from the air.
He was a little confused.
Hey sis, you haven't been secretly watching me these past few days, have you?
What are you doing? Do you think I'm Kisuke Urahara?
I'm a law-abiding citizen.
Wang Xun could vaguely sense that Soi Fon seemed to have something to say, but was hesitant to speak, so she could only express her presence in this way.
The "tsundere" attitude has become obsolete, little sister.
Just say what's on your mind...
Finally, Wang Xun finished the last bite of his meal, put down his chopsticks, and decided to ask anyway.
"Soi Fon, is there something you need from me?"
Upon hearing Wang Xun's voice, Soi Fon raised her head, her dark eyes staring directly at Wang Xun, a barely perceptible tension on her face.
No, it's nothing.
After saying that, Soi Fon lowered her head again.
"Oh, then I'll leave after I finish eating. Please enjoy your meal."
Upon hearing Wang Xun's voice, Soi Fon slightly opened her eyes, gritted her teeth, and suddenly raised her head.
She only saw Wang Xun sitting there calmly, as if he had already seen through her thoughts. Soi Fon blushed slightly and lowered her head again.
Seeing Soi Fon's conflicted expression, Wang Xun understood.
They're so worried about the child.
"Just say what's on your mind. We're colleagues, there's nothing to be embarrassed about."
Upon hearing Wang Xun's voice, Soi Fon gritted her teeth, and after much hesitation, finally couldn't help but voice her question.
"During our battle during the team entrance test... was the technique you used at the end based on how I circulate Reiatsu when I attack?"
She asked directly, her eyes fixed on Wang Xun, not missing a single subtle expression on his face.
Wang Xun was taken aback; so that's what it was about.
He nodded, readily admitting it.
"Yes, there are some. I've noticed that the power of your punches and kicks far exceeds the level that one would expect from Reiatsu of the same level."
"After careful observation, I discovered that at the moment you make a move, you condense your Reiatsu into your fists and feet in the form of Kidō to amplify the power of your strikes."
"I tried to mimic the feeling of Reiatsu flowing, but it's still very rough."
Really!
Soi Fon was startled.
He not only noticed it, but he actually imitated it.
Moreover, judging from his description, his understanding of the principle is quite accurate.
Soi Fon took a deep breath; at that moment, her thirst for knowledge overwhelmed everything else.
She decided to stop beating around the bush.
"To be honest, I'm still figuring out this technique myself, and progress is slow. But you seem to have grasped the knack in a very short time."
She paused, lowered her voice, and spoke with a hint of awkwardness that she found difficult to articulate.
"I'd like to know, how did you do it? Did you have any special insights or methods?"
Wang Xun looked at Soi Fon.
At this moment, the sharpness in her eyes was replaced by a serious inquiry, and there was even a hint of eagerness that was hard to hide.
So that's what he wanted to know. Wang Xun looked thoughtful; he didn't really have anything to hide.
"I do have some ideas, the key might lie in how to attach Reiatsu to Hakuda using the methods of Kidō."
"For Reiatsu to be generated naturally and harmoniously throughout the body, I think it requires a very high level of control over both Kidō and Hakuda before attempting to fuse them."
Soi Fon listened intently, her eyes sparkling.
She could vaguely sense the unique way Reiatsu operated, and how it aligned with Hakuda (a form of martial arts), but it had never been expressed so clearly before.
"High-level mastery of the Kidō and the Hakuda..."
Soi Fon murmured to herself, then looked at Wang Xun.
"What level do you think that level of Kidō and Hakuda should reach?"
"At the very least, you should be on the verge of reaching the Captain-level."
Wang Xun's assessment was rather conservative.
He was actually referring to the system's required level 6, but he expressed it in a more easily understood way.
Soi Fon fell silent.
Her own mastery of the Kidō) was not actually very solid; only Shunpo) and Hakuda) were her strengths.
Wang Xun's words enlightened her; perhaps her bottleneck lay in her insufficient foundation in the Kidō, preventing her from applying it more skillfully to Hakuda.
"I see."
Soi Fon nodded, her expression returning to its usual calm, but a hint of determination appeared deep in her eyes.
Thank you for your insight.
She seemed ready to end the conversation.
But after hesitating for a moment, he still spoke.
"When it comes to mastering this skill, it's inevitable to take detours if you try to figure it out on your own."
"If you have the time, perhaps we could conduct regular live-fire drills. It might be easier to capture that feeling in actual combat."
As Soi Fon said this, her gaze shifted slightly to the side, and her ears seemed to be turning red.
She is a very proud person and rarely feels the need to ask others for favors.
However, she really wanted to develop and perfect this ability so that she could show it off in front of Yoruichi.
"Of course, this training aims to improve strength and refine the combat skills of the Punishment Force. If you are unwilling..."
"OK."
Wang Xun agreed without hesitation.
For him, wasn't this a gift of experience delivered right to his doorstep?
Soi Fon stared at him blankly for a moment, then quickly looked away and nodded.
"Okay, I'll let you know the time later. Train hard and don't slack off."
After saying that, she picked up her plate and was about to get up and leave.
"Slow."
Upon hearing Wang Xun's voice, Soi Fon froze.
She slowly turned her head and saw only Wang Xun's slightly excited expression.
Why go separately? Do you have something to do later?
Soi Fon:?